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Jackson County approves animal evacuation kits agreement, OHSU MOU and evidence-management software contract
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Summary
At the March 18, 2026 meeting the Board approved three orders: an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Agriculture for companion animal and livestock evacuation kits (Order No. 71-26), a memorandum of understanding with Oregon Health & Science University to share behavioral health bed-status information (Order No. 72-26), and a Master Subscription Agreement with Omnigo Software, LLC to upgrade the sheriff’s evidence management system (Order No. 73-26).
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three administrative orders during its March 18, 2026 meeting.
County Administrator Danny Jordan described an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Agriculture under which the state will provide companion animal and livestock evacuation kits to support temporary animal sheltering during disaster events. Commissioner Randy Sparacino moved to approve Order No. 71‑26 and Commissioner Colleen Roberts seconded; the motion passed with all three commissioners voting aye.
Jordan also described a Memorandum of Understanding with Oregon Health & Science University designed to facilitate sharing the status of beds to place behavioral health patients in appropriate care settings. Commissioner Colleen Roberts moved to approve Order No. 72‑26, Commissioner Randy Sparacino seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Finally, Jordan said the County will enter a Master Subscription Agreement with Omnigo Software, LLC to upgrade the physical evidence management system used by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office; the vendor’s upgrade will add evidence management features and integrate with the County’s current Report Management System from Axon Enterprise, Inc. Commissioner Randy Sparacino moved and Commissioner Colleen Roberts seconded approval of Order No. 73‑26; the motion passed with Commissioners Sparacino, Roberts and Dyer voting aye.
All three orders were read by the Chair and approved without recorded amendments. The Board adjourned at 9:42 a.m.